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After dethroning Hopkins, the Pride of Wales ready to net big paydays

Brian Doogan, Special to ESPN.com

Bernard Hopkins' incendiary remarks and dirty tactics weren't enough to throw Joe Calzaghe off his game. After his big win, what lies ahead for the British fighter?

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2008

Blog 46

Kieran Mulvaney

...Shannon Briggs Amir Khan Winky Wright Chris Byrd David Haye Roy Jones Sugar Ray Leonard Ray-J...Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Michael J. Fox Bruce Willis Sylvester Stallone Main event is about to start. Follow...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 19, 2008

Hazzard files whistleblower protection lawsuit against attorney general

Associated Press

Former New Jersey boxing commissioner Larry Hazzard Sr. is suing state attorney general Anne Milgram, claiming she ousted him for exposing errors by a subordinate.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008

Scorecard: Povetkin shoots down Byrd in 11

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

In a division hungry for a star, heavyweight Alexander Povetkin may be a sure-fire bet. The hard-hitting Russian forced Chris Byrd's corner to throw in the towel after 11 fast-paced rounds.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2007

Scorecard: Hatton makes quick work of Castillo

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Ricky Hatton's perfect body punch put Jose Luis Castillo on his knees. Check out what Dan Rafael says about that fight and others in this week's scorecard.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2007

Dawson - Tarver on the horizon?

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

It's not a mere coincidence that Chad Dawson and Antonio Tarver are on the same card this weekend. A showdown between the two could be on the horizon, says Dan Rafael.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007

Notebook: HBO's 'BAD' hits stride in its 10th season

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

In its 10th season, HBO's "Boxing After Dark" continues its pursuit of making bouts between unknowns into memorable epics, Dan Rafael writes.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2006

Notebook: Byrd faces daunting odds

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Heavyweight champion Chris Byrd has warmed to the underdog role going into his rematch with mandatory challenger Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday, Dan Rafael writes.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006

Tarver says he's underrated on pound-for-pound list

Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com

It should be the best of times for light heavyweight champ Antonio Tarver, who will face Bernard Hopkins on June 10. But Tarver tells MaxBoxing he's still seeking R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2006

Hopkins is on a Rocky road

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Bernard Hopkins wants to close his career by defeating light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver, a star in the next Rocky movie.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2006

Critics blasting Mayweather's first post-Gatti bout

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Floyd Mayweather Jr. promised nothing but big-name fights. But Saturday's in Portland, Ore., doesn't fit that bill.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2005

Mosley, Vargas in talks to fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Shane Mosley and Fernando Vargas are in talks to fight each other at 154 sometime in February or March, ESPN.com has learned.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005